Sudanese refugees in Chad: safe from bombs, but struggling to survive

In Tine and Oure Cassoni camps in eastern Chad, close to the border with Sudan, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is increasing its support for recently arrived Sudanese refugees. In these overcrowded camps, people face harsh conditions and limited access to food, shelter, water, and healthcare. The current humanitarian response is grossly insufficient, and greater support from … Read more

Israeli authorities further tighten their grip on the West Bank amid escalation with Iran

23 June, Jerusalem – As international focus shifts to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Israeli forces have ramped up their activities in the West Bank. Increased military operations in Jenin, Nablus, and Tulkarem governorates, along with additional troop deployments, have led to heightened restrictions on Palestinians. Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) warns that these … Read more

Mexico: Women surviving fear along the migration route

These testimonies were collected in the field and later lightly edited for clarity and flow. All names have been changed to protect the individuals’ privacy. Yolanda, 25 years old – Ecuador Reynosa, northern border of Mexico with the United States My emotions were mostly worry and sadness, because if you didn’t have money, they’d take you … Read more

World Refugee Day: Faces of resilience

Faces of resilience is the collective story of four resilient women who rebuilt their lives in Greece after fleeing conflict, hardship, and displacement from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Iran. On World Refugee Day, these women refuse to be defined by labels like refugee or by the hardships they have faced. They see themselves as resilient, powerful individuals shaping … Read more

Deliberate shortages of food, medicine and fuel by Israeli authorities are suffocating Gaza

Gaza, 19 June 2025 – Palestinians are perpetually on the verge of losing access to essential medical care and clean water due to deliberate actions by Israeli authorities. This policy restricts the entry of medical supplies and fuel to the bare minimum and at their whim. While this strategy creates the illusion of aid flowing into … Read more

Pakistan: How MSF supports women and children in Eastern Balochistan

In the heart of Dera Murad Jamali, a town in eastern Balochistan frequently battered by seasonal floods and chronic poverty, the mother and child healthcare facility supported by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) at the District Headquarter Hospital serves as a vital centre of support and care. The facility offers a wide range of services including … Read more

EU governments’ hypocrisy fuelling suffering in Gaza

Brussels – 16 June 2025 – The hypocrisy and inaction of the European Union and its Member States have allowed Israel to freely continue its massacre of Palestinians in Gaza with total impunity, said Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in a press conference in Brussels today. MSF calls for impartial needs-based aid to be … Read more

Open letter to the heads of states of the European Union and the presidents of the EU institutions

Dear President of the European Commission, Dear President of the European Council, Dear President of the European Parliament, Dear European leaders, The war in Gaza has been allowed to become one of the most egregious, deadly and ruthless wars waged on a people. Gaza’s homes, hospitals, markets, water networks, roads, and power grids have all … Read more

South Sudan: MSF permanently closes hospital and ends support to 13 health facilities in Ulang County following violent looting

Juba, June 10, 2025—Due to safety and security concerns, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has made the decision to permanently close its hospital in Ulang, Upper Nile State, as well as withdraw its support to 13 primary health facilities in the county. MSF suspended all its medical services on 14 April 2025 after armed individuals forced … Read more

Sexual violence in Eastern DRC: A persistent emergency

Goma, 11 June 2025 – This year again, the number of victims and survivors of sexual violence treated by Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) teams in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains at an alarming level. MSF calls on all parties to the conflict to improve the safety of civilians and access to … Read more